Best Cabbies Podcasts (2024)

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BACKDOOR LOVERS: No Self-Care Until You Kill A Man 1:29:20

2d ago1:29:20

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Marty and Dan go back to Hazard County to revisit the Duke boys and their new, laid-back friend, Jude Emery. We get a narrator of our very own, name as many country singers as possible, and learn too much information about Marty's car. Special thanks to Grant. You'll see why. Subscribe to the Breaking Mayberry Substack for articles and ramblings! I…

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Doc McGee is Chip Magoo: A Scooby-Doo Podcast (Unlocked Patreon Episode) 1:52:09

21d ago1:52:09

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The day has finally come - we're talkin' Doo. We discuss the weird place of Scooby Doo in popular culture, horniness, 80's rock band dynamics, horniness again, Jack Kirby, and the weird current state of the series. Marty gets really mad. You can find 13 Ghosts of Scooby Doo on Tubi. Don't worry about the other one.…

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The Walawa Basies talk with Studs Terkel ; part 1 52:00

22d ago52:00

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First broadcast on January 14, 1969. Studs Terkel interviews the members of the Walawa Basies: Kelvin Strong, Orlando Lucas, Levon Campbell, and Justine Cordwell. This is an Interview done in two parts

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The Walawa Basies talk with Studs Terkel ; part 2 54:31

22d ago54:31

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First broadcast on January 14, 1969. Studs Terkel interviews the members of the Walawa Basies: Kelvin Strong, Orlando Lucas, and Levon Campbell.

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Barbara Kingsolver discusses her book "Holding the Line: Women in the Great Arizona Mine Strike of 1983" 46:41

29d ago46:41

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First broadcast on September 17, 1990. Since no men were allowed to picket against the Phelps Dodge Corp., Mexican American women showed up and according to Kingsolver’s book, “Holding the Line,” the picket lines were a brand new experience for the women. Some of the women had to get their husbands’ permission to picket. The group of women found th…

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PARENTAL CONTROL: Gimme da Big Cabbie! (w/ Grant) 1:43:35

29d ago1:43:35

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We've got Grant from Chip & Ironicus, Six Feats Under, and WSKRS, here to tell us about a show his father loves but can't remember the name of. We're covering The Amazing Race, CBS' not-quite-a-juggernaut world-crossing reality competition. Learn about the wonders of flag twirling and airport logistics! Thrill at men who hate their wives! Watch as …

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Derek Walcott discusses poetry and his play "Dream on Monkey Mountain" 52:29

1M ago52:29

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First broadcast on April 11, 1972. Colonial West Indies & Caribbean poet Derek Walcott talks about the traditions of poetry not purely being just the written words. Poetry, says Walcott, is also oral poetry that's found in folk songs, folk tales and calypso music. Walcott's play, "Dream on Monkey Mountain" is about Makak, an old hermit who lived on…

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Daniel Boorstin discuses his book "The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-Events in America" 0:01

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Discussing the book "The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-Events in America" and interviewing the author Professor Daniel Boorstin.

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BACKDOOR LOVERS: Why Not Just Call It "Ninja Cops!" 1:19:18

2M ago1:19:18

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BACKDOOR LOVERS is back with another failed spinoff pilot! This time it's FORCE SEVEN, a tale of ninjas, Teamsters, and racist puppets that spins off of... hmmm... hold on, I've got it somewhere... oh well, who cares what show this is spinning off of? FORCE SEVEN certainly doesn't! It's its own thing, baby! We're doing episodes of "It's A Living" f…

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Brian Dennehy discusses the Goodman Theater's production of "A Touch of a Poet" 48:10

2M ago48:10

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First broadcast on May 02, 1996.

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PARENTAL CONTROL: Mike Wallace or Everyone Dies! (w/ Max Ludwig) 1:45:09

2M ago1:45:09

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Parental Control is back with a new season of mom-and-dad shows. Dan's brother Max stops by to discuss a sitcom that only Mom Ludwig remembers, with a theme song out of Sondheim and one of the most bizarre plots we've ever seen on TV. We're doing episodes of "It's A Living" from Seasons 1, 2, and 3, all of which are basically different shows! Subsc…

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A young white cabbie talks with Studs Terkel 47:58

2M ago47:58

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First broadcast on March 26, 1962. Interviewing a young white cabbie and farewell comments on the plane ride home when Studs traveled home from Montgomery, Alabama.

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BACKDOOR LOVERS: Watery Gollums 1:20:53

2M ago1:20:53

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We're back to Backdoor Lovers, the series about failed spinoff attempts! This time around, it's early-00's witch-core hit Charmed, a show that does not care if it gets a spinoff or not. We meet a whole new version of Dan, learn that the ocean is really small, and learn absolutely nothing about mermaid culture.Breaking Mayberry is back, baby! Subscr…

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Fred W. Friendly discusses his book "Due to Circumstances Beyond Our Control" 1:26

2M ago1:26

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Studs Terkel interviews Fred W. Friendly to promote his book "Due to Circumstances Beyond Our Control." Although this interview seems to be the conclusion of a longer discussion, Friendly offers two key points: we should learn from a crisis to better handle the next one and television will shape the world. Duration 1:26. (Part 2 of 2)…

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Fred W. Friendly discusses his book "Due to Circumstances Beyond Our Control" and his career, part 1 25:22

2M ago25:22

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Fred W. Friendly discusses his book "Due to Circumstances Beyond Our Control" and his career. Fred W. Friendly discusses television and mass media. (Part 1 of 2)

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Eugene J. McCarthy in conversation with Studs Terkel 51:43

3M ago51:43

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First broadcast on November 07, 1977.

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Discussing the young vs. adults with teenagers at Saint Timothy Elementary School 43:06

3M ago43:06

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Studs Terkel presents a roundtable conversation with children ranging from ages 13-17. They discuss relationships with their family members, other students, growing up in Chicago, and race relations in the U.S.

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Discussing the book "The Other America" with Michael Harrington. 50:57

3M ago50:57

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First broadcast on July 01, 1964.

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Discussing a trip to the Soviet Union with Sharon Tennison and Barbara Rinnan of The Center for Citizen Initiatives (CCI) 19:03

3M ago19:03

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First broadcast on February 01, 1985. CCI maintains citizen-to-citizen networks between the US and the USSR in an attempt to empower ordinary citizens to take responsibility.

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Ben Kingsley discusses his file "Gandhi" with Studs Terkel, then actress Anabella discusses her film and theatrical career 57:45

4M ago57:45

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Brother John Sellers discusses his career as a blues artist and how church music inspired his music 36:56

4M ago36:56

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First broadcast on July 02, 1982. Studs interviews Brother John Sellers about his career and other blues singers. Sellers explains that religion influenced his music as did performers like Mahalia Jackson, Big Bill Broonzy, and Muddy Waters. Studs reads some of the lyrics of blues song, "In the Evening." Sellers describes street singers and blind s…

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Discussing the book "Get Shorty" with the author Elmore Leonard 53:22

4M ago53:22

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First broadcast on July 31, 1991.

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Studs Terkel discusses race relations and economic disparity with four Chicago area women ; part 1 29:51

4M ago29:51

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First broadcast on January 27, 1965. Studs discusses race relations and economic disparity with four Chicago area women in a program entitled "Each of us can act".This recording was the last of a 6-part series, "Rearing the Child of Good Will", broadcast under the auspices of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. The series focused on pre…

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Studs Terkel discusses race relations and economic disparity with four Chicago area women ; part 2 25:29

4M ago25:29

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First broadcast on January 27, 1965. Studs discusses race relations and economic disparity with four Chicago area women in a program entitled "Each of us can act".This recording was the last of a 6-part series, "Rearing the Child of Good Will", broadcast under the auspices of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. The series focused on pre…

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Discussing a tour of the Berlin Wall with author Ursula Bender 25:42

4M ago25:42

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Discussing the book "Hoop Dreams: A True Story of Hardship and Triumph" with the author Ben Joravsky 53:03

5M ago53:03

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First broadcast on May 17, 1995.

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136: Pocketknives, Cars, and Moisturizers Monthly (w/ Evan Dalton Smith) 1:29:51

5M ago1:29:51

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Hey look we brought someone on that actually knows anything about The Andy Griffith Show, it only took us six years or so. Evan Dalton Smith, author of "Looking for Andy Griffith" out in May from UNC Press, joins the boys for a wide-ranging discussion of all things AG and the culture around it. Also about Paul Giamatti, America's finest character a…

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Discussing the struggle for democratic rule in South Africa with President of the African National Congress and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Zulu Chief Albert John Luthuli 53:57

5M ago53:57

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Henry Fonda and John Houseman discuss the play "Clarence Darrow" 32:21

5M ago32:21

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Henry Fonda and John Houseman talk about working with one another on "Clarence Darrow: A One-Man Play". Houseman is in awe of Fonda's portrayal of Clarence Darrow, explaining that in the play, the audience can really see the growth of Clarence Darrow, from a young lawyer to an experienced, wise one. Fonda talks about the opening scene when Darrow r…

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135: The Crimes Of Fife 1:28:05

5M ago1:28:05

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It's our big send-off to Don Knotts (bigger than what the Andy Griffith show did anyway) and we "celebrate" by counting down Barney Fife's biggest crimes against humanity. Then we cover more of Don Knotts' film career, including "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken" and "The Reluctant Astronaut", a film which is in high contention for "most unfortunate relea…

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Interviewing Chicagoan Kid Pharaoh : part 1 1:07:35

5M ago1:07:35

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An interview with Kid Pharoh, a former prize fighter, is included in Terkel's book, "Division Street: America."

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Interviewing Chicagoan Kid Pharaoh ; part 2 51:34

5M ago51:34

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An interview with Kid Pharoh, a former prize fighter, is included in Terkel's book, "Division Street: America."

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Interview in Montgomery, Alabama 49:09

5M ago49:09

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First broadcast on March 25, 1965. Interviewing in Montgomery, Alabama on March 25, 1965 (Montgomery #1). Speaks with Reverend William Franklin Pascal, cab driver, two barbers

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UNLOCKED BONUS: Lasagna Boys - A Garfield Cast 1:20:10

6M ago1:20:10

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We're! (we're!) Ready! (ready!) To! (to!) Podcast! In what is basically an extended episode of Marty's Comix Korner, Marty and Dan watch 2006's Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties. We grapple with the existential question of "What is Garfield?", play "Garf or No Garf" and generally hope you bring lots of spaghetti. For more bonus material like this, jo…

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S4 Ep10: As Bright as a Pearl & Our Talons Can Crush Galaxies 33:33

6M ago33:33

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As Bright As A Pearl by Andrea Janes, Read by Tatiana GreyWhen you sit in Mora's chair at the salon on the Coney Island Boardwalk, her fingers will find your roots and your secrets. As for what she does with them...Andrea Janes tells ghost stories for a living. She is the co-author of A Haunted History of Invisible Women and the owner and founder o…

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French humorist Jacques Tati talks with Studs Terkel 31:58

6M ago31:58

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First broadcast on November 01, 1962. Filmmaker Jacques Tati and Studs discuss finding the humor in everyday life and people becoming their gadgets. The two also go in-depth about Tati's film "Mon Oncle" and the development of the character Monsieur Hulot.

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Excerpts from the Division Street recordings Oral Histories, regarding race, religion and humanity 26:26

6M ago26:26

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Studs presents excerpts from the Division Street recordings, regarding race, religion and humanity.

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134: The Case of Vulvanator v. Labia-Lifter (w/Christine Clarke) 1:24:48

6M ago1:24:48

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We lawyer up once again with personal injury/medical malpractice attorney Christine Clarke, who shares with us the best cross-examination twist ever heard. Marty and Dan debate which fast-casual restaurant is the best to die from, and Otis sues the county in an AG episode named... Otis Sues The County. If you like this, leave a rating and review or…

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Edward Albee discusses the arts and the meaning of plays 29:15

6M ago29:15

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First broadcast on December 31, 1967. Every play is political and art isn’t easy, according to Edward Albee. People need to realize that going to the theatre is an arena of engagement rather than one of escapism, says Albee. Due to people’s lack of knowledge and self-awareness, we in society, we deserve everything bad that we get, are also part of …

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S4 E9: A Song for Sunken Streets & When Two Swordsmen Meet 1:04:38

6M ago1:04:38

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A Song for Sunken Streets by Evan Berkow, Read by Lanna JoffreyNona is a loner living in a flooded Brooklyn. She's running away from her past and looking for hope. What she finds is a mermaid on a mission. The fate of New York City depends on their ability to see past their trauma. Evan Berkow is a writer of speculative fiction in the hours when he…

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S4E8: Work Life Balance & Your Future is Pending 1:04:28

6M ago1:04:28

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Work Life Balance by Cara Mast, Read by Tonia RansomAmerie receives an email at work that Return-to-Work is being mandated for her office. This is a problem, as she has been secretly living in her office for the last nine months because she can't afford both rent and her out of pocket payments for her curse-based illness.As a retired tall-ship sail…

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Lawrence Ferlinghetti discusses his poetry 20:13

7M ago20:13

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First broadcast on October 15, 1959. Includes Lawrence Ferlinghetti reading and discussing his poems from his books "A Coney Island State of Mind" and "Big Table."

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133: Mr. T, Killer of Fools 1:30:51

7M ago1:30:51

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Listen close because there is a VERY IMPORTANT Public Service Announcement at the beginning of this episode that you're not gonna want to miss. Also we say good-bye to Mr. Fife (kinda), and a famous comedian shows up to do absolutely no jokes! It's season 5, episodes 29 and 30 - "The Luck of Newton Monroe" and "Opie Flunks Arithmetic" If you like t…

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Allen Ginsberg discusses poetry and meditation 45:14

7M ago45:14

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First broadcast on November 29, 1976. Studs Terkel and Allen Ginsberg talk about poetry, meditation, and the shifting of American socio-political consciousness between the 50's and 70's.

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S4 Ep7: Special Delivery & How the Pooka Came to New York 57:21

7M ago57:21

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Special Delivery by Carlos Delgado, Read by Wilson FowlieA Guatemalan delivery driver struggling to make it in a climate change affected Brooklyn where the fantastic is one cyber skin away, makes a delivery that goes very badly very quickly.Carlos Luis Delgado is a Brooklyn-based speculative fiction writer and editor. As a member of BSFW, he also l…

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Chicago residents Alice and Bob Taylor talk with Studs Terkel 0:01

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Recorded in the Taylor's home against a backdrop of sounds created by a nine-children family, Studs, Alice and Bob discuss aspects of a white family living in a predominately African-American amidst an exodus of the white, Christian community. Includes a performance of "Onward, Christian Soldiers" by the family around their piano, and "Jesus Loves …

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Discussing and reading from the book "Shoeless Joe"with W. P. Kinsella 47:24

7M ago47:24

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First broadcast on May 24, 1982.

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132: Light Switch Action or Light "Switch Action"? 1:20:06

7M ago1:20:06

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The actual AG fans sometimes say you should use the Andy Griffith Show as guideposts for your day-to-day situations. Well, in this episode we imagine what that would look like and it does NOT go well for us! If you like this, leave a rating and review or visit our Patreon or email us at breakingmayberry@gmail.com Need swords or axes or more cool sh…

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House Fire in Upper Kalskag 5:15

7M ago5:15

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Upper Kalskag, Alaska - two knife wielding individuals scare a house of people. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buriedonthetundra/support